Thursday, January 15, 2009
Petition against Domestic Violence in Muslim Countries
Muslims for Progressive Values has begun a campaign against domestic violence (defined broadly) in the Muslim world. The first step is an online petition which will be delivered to different governments. The petition affirms that Islam is antithetical to domestic violence, and then calls upon Muslim governments to:
- enact laws prohibiting and criminalizing domestic violence, acid attacks, honor crimes, female genital mutilation and forced marriages
- strengthen laws against domestic violence, acid attacks, honor killing, FGM and forced marriages with stiff punishments and/or fines
- ensure that these laws are enforced and that perpetrators are brought to justice consistently and swiftly
- provide resources for women who must flee dangerous familial situations, such as protection orders, safe houses and long-term shelters
- engage in educational campaigns to foster a national culture of respect for women's human, civil, and Islamic rights
- allocate resources and funding to eliminate violence against women and girls, and
- provide leadership in condemning acts of violence against women and girls
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assalamualaikum pam. i think this petition is great. this petition describe common situation in my country (except the part of genital mutilation). hope some of moslemah in my country have opportunities to view your blog, and sign the petition. great job. Insyaallah, God will give us the way to make better understanding of Islam for the moslem, and for the non-moslem as well. Wassalam.
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